Cyber operations during armed conflicts
The use of cyber operations as means or methods of warfare in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians. It is thus essential to understand how international humanitarian law protects …
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Mozambique: ICRC director of operations says combined impact of conflict and extreme weather in Cabo Delgado threaten public health
11-10-2021 Massive displacement in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northern province, has put an enormous strain on existing water and health facilities, some of which were previously damaged by extreme …
3rd Pacific Islands IHL Roundtable: 2- 4 November 2021
The Pacific Islands Roundtable on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) provides a dedicated forum for regional discussions and exchanges on IHL issues of importance to the Pacific region. It creates …
Mental health in the Pacific – let’s talk about it
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and the theme for this year is “Mental Health in an unequal world”. For most Pacific Island Nations, the global commemorative event hits closer to home as …
Brazil: Violence impacts the mental health of professionals working in essential services
A webinar brought managers and specialists together who shared their experiences; the city of Fortaleza presented unprecedented research on the impact of violence on these workers Brasília (ICRC) – …
ICRC calls on States to ensure counter terrorism measure do not negatively impact humanitarian action
Statement given by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during the United Nations General Assembly, 76th Session, Sixth Committee Plenary Meeting on Measures to Eliminate …
The plight of #IDPs must be brought to the forefront and remain a priority on the global agenda
Statement given by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), during the United Nations General Assembly, 76th Session - Third Committee, General Debate The ICRC would like to draw further …
Not only on Mental Health Day: why mental health matters in conflict
Marcello Queiroz is ICRC's regional specialist in mental health across the Middle East. On World Mental Health Day, we asked him what the picture is like for mental health across the region. Why does …
The EU, Portuguese Red Cross and ICRC campaign 2021
From 14 October to 8 December 2021, the ICRC, supported by the EU and in collaboration with the Portuguese Red Cross (CVP) broadcast across cinemas in Portugal a short film on the risks to …
Physical Rehabilitation Programme: 2020 Annual Report
Access to physical rehabilitation services is essential for ensuring that people with physical disabilities can participate fully in society. Regaining mobility is an important step towards having …
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